MF Detergent Pricing Q?

I've used them both and found them equally effective. But I didn't do any controlled test or try to get some specific result (like trying to get something *really* dirty to come clean) either.
 
Anhow 73 bucks versus 28 bucks I'm going to have to give the cheaper one a try. I truly haven't tried MF wash yet, in fact I'm pretty new to WW drying but I've been using the Plush MF forever. Let me ask you if WW get stiff like the plush MF overtime?
 
Burlyq said:
http://pakshak.com/micropak-mfcr-128oz.html



http://www.properautocare.com/miremicl.html



Tell me these aren't the same products. Who has tried these soaps and is there any difference or will the cheaper one wash MF good? Pakshak 60 bucks plus twice the shipping cost versus 23 bucks and 5 bucks to ship.
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For a man on the cheap regular laundry detergent works just fine. Costco and WallyMart has 5 gallon buckets of laundry detergent for about $8.00 and no shipping cost. Works good and I haven't had any problem with them losing their plushness. By the way, PakShak's detergent is $50.00, not $60.00. :) :xyxthumbs
 
94BlkStang said:
For a man on the cheap regular laundry detergent works just fine. Costco and WallyMart has 5 gallon buckets of laundry detergent for about $8.00 and no shipping cost. Works good. :) :xyxthumbs
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Are they identically clear MF detergent like these two are, if so I'm there?
 
Burlyq said:
Are they identically clear MF detergent like these two are, if so I'm there?
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In my thread it said it was regular laundry detergent. :up





Burlyq said:
My bad, so it is only aprx 250% of the cost of proper, what a deal if they work the same?
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No problem. Just wanted to clear up any confusion and get the right information out. :grinno:
 
94BlkStang said:
In my thread it said it was regular laundry detergent. :up
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Then what was your point, or lack there of? "Regular" Laundry detergent gets my MF stiff, thus is why I asked the question between these washes.
 
Burlyq said:
Then what was your point, or lack there of? "Regular" Laundry detergent gets my MF stiff, thus is why I asked the question between these washes.
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Hmmm? The laundry detergent at WallyMart doesn't make mine stiff and it's an excellent value. Might be worth a try.



Maybe you're using to hot of water or drying them to hot. The links you provided was comparing their product to commercial laundry facilities who in turn use heat as part of their source to sanitze and clean the laundry. We all know what heat does to microfiber. :waxing:
 
Burlyq said:
Let me ask you if WW get stiff like the plush MF overtime?
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Yep, they sure did. And all the vinegar rinses in the world didn't fix it. The MicroRestore stuff made 'em soft again.



*Just* got my WWs out of the dryer between posts. The MicrPak stuff sure got 'em soft, maybe even a little softer than I remember from the MicroRestore....but you know how memory can play tricks and I'm splitting hairs anyhow and I bet you'll find the MicroRestore to be at least a good step in the right direction.



Before you wash in the new detergent, I'd do a cycle with hot water and no detergent at all. Look in the washer, if you see any suds just keep washing with no detergent for a few times. The more old detergent residue you get out the better the new stuff will work.
 
94BlkStang said:
Hmmm? The laundry detergent at WallyMart doesn't make mine stiff and it's an excellent value...
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Those of you who get great results with normal detergents are fortunate, and should certainly keep using what works. Some of us have seemingly inexplicable problems with our textiles getting stiff unless we take special measures like specific detergents :nixweiss
 
Accumulator said:
Those of you who get great results with normal detergents are fortunate, and should certainly keep using what works. Some of us have seemingly inexplicable problems with our textiles getting stiff unless we take special measures like specific detergents :nixweiss
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Could have a lot to do with the water maybe. I know in some parts of the US the water is very hard. Up here in the Northwest we have pretty soft water. I guess that's one of the benefits of getting our share of rain. I know working in the chemical industry for over 27 years and dealing with some soap and wax manufacturers and also some commercial laundries, water softness plays a big part in the products. Maybe an alternative would be to do every 5th load with a specialty detergent. :)
 
94BlkStang said:
I know working in the chemical industry for over 27
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27 years in the chemical industry and you come up with "magic" water, sup you work in the janatorial technition department or some of those chems got through the respirator? Just Kiddin? :LOLOL
 
The only time I use any of the specialized cleaners is when there is a stain that wont come out with regular detergent. It's "All Free & Clear" otherwise and all the towels stay soft. I wash them in HOT water and dry them on the delicate cycle.
 
Burlyq said:
27 years in the chemical industry and you come up with "magic" water, sup you work in the janatorial technition department or some of those chems got through the respirator? Just Kiddin? :LOLOL
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Magic water? No. I guess you don't know the inherent problems in compounding products and hard water. See, you learn something new every day. Glad I was able to help educate you. :woohoo:
 
94BlkStang said:
Magic water? No. I guess you don't know the inherent problems in compounding products and hard water. See, you learn something new every day. Glad I was able to help educate you. :woohoo:
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Thanks Stangy, but detailing for as long as I have I certainly know how hard water can be a problem! You assumed I use hot water to wash and that we have hard water here, and neither is the case. Maybe you can go back through all my posts and correct my spelling if you still got to get that "teacher" thing out of your system.
 
From my "personal" experience. Regular laundry detergents couldn't get out all of the wax, polish, sealant, and oil from my micro fiber towels which can overtime can cause micro fiber towels to get stiff. As well as residue from regular laundry detergents (surfactants)



I myself don't have the time to do a 3-4 step process to wash my micro fiber towels so I use a one step process with a specialize detergent. I still recommend and use "plain vanilla" laundry detergents to get out the soiled stains. And every 2nd or 3rd wash I use a specialize detergent (*there are many out there) that helps breakdown the residue from regular laundry detergent, wax, polish, sealant, and oil. It will however, not remove any heavy soiled in stains.



But I have heard many success with various multi-step processes. Just do what works for you.



With Aloha,

Ranney :)



*Claim - I am a Vendor*
 
Burlyq said:
Thanks Stangy, but detailing for as long as I have I certainly know how hard water can be a problem! You assumed I use hot water to wash and that we have hard water here, and neither is the case. Maybe you can go back through all my posts and correct my spelling if you still got to get that "teacher" thing out of your system.
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I'm glad you are aware of the difference in water burly. By your post, you had us all fooled. I never assumed anything in your post as my response about hard water was to accumulator and was in the form of a question. As for the temperature of your water, it was merely a suggestion as a possible problem as I have no idea what temp you wash on. Regarding hard water in southern California, I don't know, but I do know it does taste lousy. :spot
 
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